RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST-SES - 48000651

Date: Dec 14, 2024

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Requisition No: 839555

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST-SES - 48000651

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48000651

Salary: $44,060.06 - $52,872.07

Posting Closing Date: 12/27/2024

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Finance and Operations

Office of Educational Facilities

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Research and Training Specialist - SES

Salary Range: $44,060.06 - $52,872.07

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

Florida Department of Education Mission Statement

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

• Higher Student Achievement

• Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access

• Skilled Workforce and Economic Development

• Quality Services

  Florida Department of Education (https://www.fldoe.org/) (Link to office page or agency website)

  Job Description

  The person in this position is expected to perform highly responsible administrative work as related to the statutory regulations of the education profession in the State of Florida. This position requires excellent communication skills in dealing with the public, appointed commissioners, and members of both the legal and educational professions. Our administrative positions will give you experience in state related programs such as MyFloridaMarketPlace/Ariba, STMS, and WORKS. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detailed oriented, and can communicate effectively.

  *This position is not approved for telework and must report to the location listed above.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  This is work compiling, researching, and analyzing data and materials to inform the development and presentation of training programs related to the safe and efficient design, construction, management and operation of educational facilities, including the following:

• Developing curricula for training programs and providing technical assistance to school districts and Florida College System Institutions in the accurate application and interpretation of the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, State Fire Marshal rule 69A-58, F.A.C., State Board of Education rule 6A-2.0010, F.A.C. (the State Requirements for Educational Facilities manual) and life safety codes

• Planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive training and technical assistance programs related to the building and life safety codes for new construction and existing buildings, including special topics such as annual casualty and safety inspections, accessibility, playground safety, fire alarms/fire drills and consulting with local educational agencies on other related topics.

• Compiling and maintaining documentation of technical advancements, state-of-the-art innovations and research improvements in the area of facilities design, construction, management, maintenance, and operations.

• Maintaining advanced working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, State Fire Marshal rule 69A-58, F.A.C., State Board of Education rule 6A-2.0010, F.A.C. (the SREF manual) and life safety codes and other laws, rules, policies, and procedures applicable to educational facilities new construction and plant management and maintenance.

• Expanding on a continual basis, expertise in the areas of responsibility by collecting and analyzing data and formulating training programs to help ensure that local facilities designers and managers perform to the legal standards and best practices.

• Employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-oriented behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.

• Employee must interact courteously with others.

• Employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

• Plans, develops, and manages statewide comprehensive training programs for new construction and existing facilities, including life safety, accessibility, playground safety, fire and emergency drills, Chapter 5 of the SREF manual, and State Fire Marshal rules for educational facilities. Identifies training needs as indicated by surveys and prepares training curricula and instructional materials as required, surveys market/industry for availability of materials and personnel, provides instruction, conducts outreach to encourage scheduling of available courses and increase attendance, assists school districts and colleges in identifying the need for training in building codes and life safety codes and the implementation of best practices, updates training programs and materials on a continuing basis and consults with the State Fire Marshal in the development and update of training courses.

• Participates in the development, review, revision, and promulgation of the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (rule 6A-2.0010, F.A.C.), including forms and other material incorporated by reference in the rule, State Fire Marshal rule 69A-58, F.A.C., and other rule development assigned to the Office of Educational Facilities. Provides technical assistance to school districts, Florida College System institutions, county and municipal governments and state agency staff on the application of the rules.

• Compiles and analyzes the office’s correspondence with school districts and Florida colleges regarding reviews of construction documents, as well as board policies and procedures for the maintenance, sanitation and housekeeping of existing facilities required by SREF section 5(1) and the annual fire safety, casualty safety and sanitation inspection reports required by SREF section 5(1)(a) to determine areas for training priorities. Participates in the planning, organizing and implementation of facilities management surveys to evaluate plant management and operations programs. Works with personnel of public-school districts and Florida colleges (design, construction, plant management administration, safety, personnel, maintenance, and operations) to schedule on-site visits to assure maximum efficiency; helps to direct activities on site, facilitates coordination of recommendations among various teams, and participates in the preparation of comprehensive reports of existing conditions and recommendations for improvement.

• Provides consultation to public school districts and Florida colleges, upon request, for technical assistance and applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to new construction and existing plant management. Recommends improved policies, practices and procedures for organizational structure, staffing needs, personnel qualifications, safety procedures, and maintenance operations procedures. Provides written reports and oral presentations as needed. Participates in outreach to public school districts and Florida colleges, educational facilities design professionals and county and municipal governments about the office’s programs related to educational facilities, including available technical assistance, training, and plan review. Attends designated professional development conferences, seminars and other meetings related to the development of best practices for safe, efficient educational facilities.

• Cross trains with other staff of the Office of Educational Facilities to be familiar with the programs and activities of all personnel

• Attendance is an essential job function of this position

  Who We’re Looking For

  The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unity. Attendance is an essential function.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, State Fire Marshal rule 69A-58, F.A.C., State Board of Education rule 6A-2.0010, F.A.C. (the State Requirements for Educational Facilities manual), the Florida Accessibility Code and life safety codes

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection

• Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning, and communication

• Knowledge of instructional design, research, and implementation methodologies

• Knowledge of Florida educational facilities laws, rules and building and life safety codes

• Ability to compile and analyze data relating to the development of training and evaluation programs

• Ability to conduct research

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

• Ability to prepare professional papers, research studies and evaluation reports

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office, such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel

  Preferred Qualifications

  Preferences will be given to applicants who have excellent writing skills, presentation experience and an educational legal background.

  APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):

• Any and all State of Florida jobs

• Any and all Florida University jobs

• All periods of employment from high school graduation

• Periods of unemployment

• Gaps 3 months or more*

• Education

• Volunteer Experience

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

• • Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.

• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

• It isunacceptableto use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference (https://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/130394/809960/2017-004AdministrationofVeterans) , candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).

• If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

  If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

  WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

  • State Group Insurance coverage options+

(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )

• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

  • Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

  • Ongoing comprehensive training provided

  • Career Growth

  • Highly skilled, professional environment

• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

  For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

  • We care about the success of our employees.

• We care about the success of our clients.

  • We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.

• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

  LEAVE INFORMATION:

  + + Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

  • Sick Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

    BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

  It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Selective Services System (SSS)

  Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website (http://www.sss.gov/) .

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee